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Wednesday, October 1, 2025

$44,302 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Union County

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Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Director David Harris | Illinois Department of Revenue

Union County taxpayers paid $44,302 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $43,581.

Over the past 12 months, Union County's residents have collectively paid a total of $480,431 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments' use.

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

Countywide Sales Tax Collected in Union County Over Last 12 months
MonthAmount Collected% Change from Previous Month
June$44,3021.7%
May$43,581-7.1%
April$46,92832.2%
March$35,5093.6%
February$34,290-17.2%
January$41,4353.1%
December 2024$40,176-6%
November 2024$42,7446.6%
October 2024$40,1151.9%
September 2024$39,3749%
August 2024$36,1330.8%
July 2024$35,844-5.2%
June 2024$37,811-

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